Veterinary Technician

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is dedicated to providing exceptional service and care to our clients and their pets while embodying our core values of hospitality, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. Successful applicants will be solution-based team players who maintain professionalism, show accountability, possess a “can-do” attitude and contribute to a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Collaboration and Training:

  • Work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other team members to provide comprehensive care.
  • Train and mentor veterinary assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Maintain open communication with doctors and team members to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.

Client Communication and Support:

  • Make clients feel welcome and comfortable, providing compassionate and empathetic support.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, explaining treatment plans and answering questions.
  • Go above and beyond to assist clients and ensure their satisfaction.

Patient Care and Treatments:

  • Perform patient treatments, including administering medications, injections, and vaccinations.
  • Set up and maintain IV catheters for fluid therapy and medication administration.
  • Provide compassionate care and comfort to hospitalized patients.

Animal Handling and Care:

  • Handle animals with care and compassion, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Have experience and proficiency in handling a variety of small animal species.
  • Experience handling horses, exotics, and livestock preferred but not required.
  • Ability to safely restrain patients.

Laboratory Procedures:

  • Conduct laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, sample collection, and analysis.
  • Prepare samples for testing and accurately record and report results.
  • Maintain knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment.

Anesthesia Management:

  • Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for a variety of animal species.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients throughout the anesthesia process.
  • Be available for on-call anesthesia duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues and doctors.
  • Punctual, reliable, and willing to go above and beyond to help patients and clients.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
  • Strong phlebotomy skills and laboratory knowledge.
  • Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
  • Experience working in a mixed animal practice is desirable.
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred.

If you're ready to join a supportive team where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners while enjoying all that Flagstaff has to offer, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to our Aspen Veterinary Clinic team.

TO APPLY:

Please send an email with your contact information, resume/CV, and a cover letter to [email protected].